Outside

***NOMINATED FOR 2015 KIRKUS PRIZE*** What happens when you step outside? In this gentle picture book fantasy, a child's world transforms through his hard work, imagination, and persistence. The silences in this little book work to build a gradual escalation of wonderment-from humble snow angel to fairytale castle, complete with a flying dragon. AGES: 4-8 AUTHOR: Deirdre Gill was inspired to write this, her first story, from her own experiences of playing outside as a child. The outdoors is still a source of wonder and excitement for Deirdre-the place she goes to "see the possibilities" as well as to ski, hike, and bike with her family. She lives in snowy Vermont with her husband, Jason Chin, also a children's book author and artist, and their son. deirdregill.com. Colour illustrations